We're getting married · 我们要结婚啦
馮詩曼 · 謝沛楠
Sunday, April 18, 2027 · 5:00 PM
二〇二七年 四月 十八日
Pudong, Shanghai
上海 · 浦东
Every love story is a little different. Here are a few of the moments that brought us to this one.
We met at a small coffee shop in the city. What was supposed to be a quick introduction turned into hours of conversation.
A spontaneous road trip to the coast became the weekend we both knew this was something special.
We built a home together, one mismatched piece of furniture at a time.
On a quiet evening walk, surrounded by the ones we love, the answer was an easy yes.
Saturday · April 17
Join us the evening before for a relaxed welcome — a chance to say hi to friends and family as everyone arrives. Venue and timing details will be shared closer to the date.
Sunday · April 18
High Yunjian by Light & Salt
High·沄涧 · 光与盐
Ceremony, dinner, and celebration all take place in one rooftop space.
High Yunjian
by Light & Salt
High·沄涧
光与盐 · 前滩中心店
English R1 (rooftop level), Qiantan Center, 555 Haiyang West Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai — beside Qiantan Taikoo Li.
中文 上海市浦东新区海阳西路555号前滩中心顶层R1层（近前滩太古里）
Black Tie Formal
正式黑领结礼服
A few of our favorite memories from the road here.
A few hotels near the venue and tips to make the trip easy.
上海前滩香格里拉酒店
Next door
The closest luxury option to our venue — indoor pool, wellness club, and several restaurants on site. A two-minute walk.
上海前滩雅辰悦居酒店
~5 min walk
Modern, well-designed hotel a few minutes from Taikoo Li and the Oriental Sports Center metro stop. Great balance of comfort and value.
上海前滩雅辰尚酒店
~5 min walk
Friendly boutique hotel from the Artyzen group, one street over from Taikoo Li. Lifestyle feel at a very reasonable rate.
International flights land at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) — ~40 km, 30–40 min by taxi, or Metro Line 2 transferring to Line 18 at Longyang Road. Most domestic flights use Hongqiao (SHA) — ~20 km, also 30–40 min by taxi. If you're connecting between the two, the new Airport Express (市域机场线) does PVG ↔ SHA in about 40 minutes.
A short guide for anyone who hasn't been to mainland China recently: • Metro: Line 18 stops at 前滩 (Qiantan) Station, walking distance to Taikoo Li. Lines 6 / 8 / 11 also serve the neighborhood via Oriental Sports Center Station. Use the MetroMan or 地铁 Metro apps. • Taxis: download DiDi (滴滴) — English interface, pay in-app. Easier than flagging a cab. • Payments: Shanghai is almost entirely cashless. Install Alipay (支付宝) and/or WeChat Pay (微信支付) before you arrive and link a foreign Visa/Mastercard — both now support international cards for tourists. A small amount of RMB cash (¥200–500) is a useful backup. • Maps: AMap (高德地图) has an English mode and is accurate for transit and walking. Google Maps is unreliable in China; Apple Maps works reasonably well. • Internet: Google, Gmail, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube are blocked. Install a VPN (e.g. Mullvad) before arrival if you want access. Alternatively, an international travel eSIM often routes around the firewall automatically. • Translation: Apple Translate works offline and handles Chinese well. Google Translate (with VPN) or Baidu Translate are also great options.
Here are the three common entry paths — rules change, so always confirm with your local Chinese embassy or consulate before you book.
For our United States guests
With a United States passport, you are not eligible for China's 30-day visa-free entry. Most United States travelers use either the 240-hour visa-free transit (Option B) with an onward ticket to a third country or region, or a tourist (L) visa (Option C).
Read Options B and C below — they spell out exactly what applies to you.
Up to 30 days
This path applies to passport holders from eligible countries — including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and much of Europe. Check the full country list to confirm. United States passport holders are not covered by this program; skip to Option B or C.
How it works
Policy is currently published through Dec 31, 2026 and has been extended several times. Verify before you travel.
Up to 10 days (240 hours)
United States citizens (and many others, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, and all Schengen countries) can transit through China visa-free for up to 240 hours — as long as you are flying onward to a third country or region. Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore all count. Example: San Francisco → Shanghai → Tokyo → home.
How it works
Works at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA). This is the most popular option for United States guests — pair the wedding with a stop in Tokyo, Seoul, or Hong Kong and skip the visa paperwork entirely.
Tourist (L) visa
Choose this if you are traveling on a United States passport without an onward ticket to a third country, or if you want a longer stay. As of 2024 the process is simpler — United States applicants no longer need invitation letters, hotel bookings, or round-trip tickets.
How it works
United States citizens pay about $140 at time of writing. Fingerprints have been waived for many applicants through 2026. We recommend applying one to two months before travel.
A few answers to common questions. Can't find what you're looking for? Just ask us directly.
The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM Shanghai time (CST, UTC+8). We recommend arriving by 4:30 PM. We'll share the full schedule here and in your invitation as the date gets closer.
Black Tie Formal (正式黑领结礼服). Think floor-length gowns and tuxedos or dark suits with a bow tie.
The celebration is at High Yunjian by Light & Salt — rooftop R1 at Qiantan Center (前滩中心), 555 Haiyang West Road, beside Taikoo Li. Take Metro Line 18 to Qiantan (前滩) or Lines 6 / 8 / 11 to Oriental Sports Center, then walk to Qiantan Center and follow signage for Light & Salt. DiDi (滴滴) works well for taxis. If you drive, allow extra time for parking around Qiantan Center or the mall carparks.
It depends on your passport. United States passport holders are not on China's 30-day visa-free list, but can usually use the 240-hour visa-free transit (with an onward ticket to a third country) or apply for a tourist visa. Many other nationalities — including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe — may enter visa-free for up to 30 days. See the visa guide above for the full breakdown, and always confirm with your embassy before booking.
Shanghai is almost entirely cashless. Before you arrive, install Alipay (支付宝) and/or WeChat Pay (微信支付) and link your international Visa or Mastercard — both now support foreign cards for tourists. Keep ¥200–500 in cash as a backup. Most hotels and larger restaurants also accept foreign credit cards directly.
Google, Gmail, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube are blocked on local networks. If you rely on them, install a VPN (ExpressVPN, Astrill, etc.) before you arrive — downloading one inside China is much harder. Many international travel eSIMs also bypass the firewall automatically, which is another great option.
We're keeping the celebration intimate. Please refer to your invitation for who is invited; if you have a plus one, they will be listed there.
We love your little ones, but we've chosen to keep the ceremony and reception an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and celebrate.
Through our RSVP form below. Please respond by February 28, 2027, so we can finalize the headcount with our venue.
Feel free to reach out to us directly — we're happy to help with travel, logistics, or anything else.
Please let us know by July 15, 2026. We can't wait to celebrate with you.
